Reviews & Ratings

“If you want perfection stay home, ...”

If you want perfection stay home, if you want a lovely peaceful cottage overlooking Loch Ryan, with beautiful fields in all directions this is the place to come, it is up a long mostly unmade track which you do have to go up slowly partly so you can stop and admire the views but also because of the sheep and occasional rabbits. (Most cars would have no problem with this track unless you have lowered suspension). There is no WiFi, but mobile phone signal is good, we brought a monthly roaming bolt ...

If you want perfection stay home, if you want a lovely peaceful cottage overlooking Loch Ryan, with beautiful fields in all directions this is the place to come, it is up a long mostly unmade track which you do have to go up slowly partly so you can stop and admire the views but also because of the sheep and occasional rabbits. (Most cars would have no problem with this track unless you have lowered suspension). There is no WiFi, but mobile phone signal is good, we brought a monthly roaming bolt on and got the Internet fine. All the main Supermarkets are nearby, and I can honestly say it was one of the best cottages we have been to, and the weather was lovely too. We miss it already.

“The track leading up to the ...”

The track leading up to the property is extremely stoney and rough (this is advertised,but is still too rough in places.) The views are fantastic and the local people are extremely friendly and helpful. The type of area is ideal for people who are physically fit. Accomodation itself is excellent,quiet,relaxing, nothing bad to say about it. We all enjoyed our time there.

- Mrs Morland, June 2018

“...”

Beautiful comfy cottage, must be very cosy in winter. Has all you need except some comfortable outside chairs. Only wooden style picnic table which was better than nothing.
Great views from the cottage. Rough track as stated, would not like to try it in low sports car.

- Mrs Watson, June 2018

“An excellent cottage in a very ...”

An excellent cottage in a very remote area. Only let down by a few minor niggles , cleanliness of the oven and freezer. And the lack of outdoor seating- only one picnic table for a cottage that sleeps 6, had to go out and buy our own deckchairs.

- Mr Newton, May 2018

“Pros... Peaceful (mostly), ...”

Pros... Peaceful (mostly), comfortable, loads of room, well equipped, virtually no light pollution at night.
Cons... No BBQ (at least we couldn’t find one and it’s in the property details section on Sykes), shower is almost impossible to use, noisy windmill, complicated oven!
Little Laight is so close to the perfect holiday cottage, great location, spacious and comfortable, breathtaking views and ideal for star gazers (never seen so many stars at night). It’s very close to the A77 and ferries to Belfast and Larne.
However, we had to google the instructions for the incredibly complex oven controls. The angle at which the shower head fits to the wall causes water to splash all over the floor unless the tap is turned down to a miniscule dribble. The constant whoshwhoshwhosh from the windmill on the north side of the property is quite loud meaning we couldn’t open the bedroom windows at night.
The positives comfortably outweigh the negatives and with a few adjustments this really would be the perfect holiday cottage. We would still highly recommend Little Laight as it’s a great base for anyone wanting to explore this beautiful part of Scotland.

- Mr Ainsworth, May 2018

“Not on the beach. Need a 4 wheel ...”

Not on the beach. Need a 4 wheel drive to comfortably reach property ( rough, with lots of potholes etc.)
Very peaceful and relaxing, everyone locally, was very friendly and helpful.
Not much around in good quality eating out, so go prepared!
Better beaches on the other coast, at Portpatrick, Cairnryan is more of a commercial port
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- Mrs Bird, April 2018

“Second visit. Accommodation was ...”

Second visit. Accommodation was outstanding but weather not so hot... in more ways than one.(Back home everyone was enjoying a heat wave, allegedly!) We had a little rain, high winds, thick sea mist, glorious sunshine and even saw the northern lights from the back of cottage. Nothing stopped us going out and enjoying our holiday. The lambs were as cute as ever! We came back and booked again for next year! I was a bit worried on Friday as the lack of wind stopped the turbine going round, thankfully everything still worked - lol! This meant we had a lovely morning sat outside on the picnic bench. We had a distant lesson in dry stone walling and a visiting pheasant, which I think the previous tenements had been feeding, and saw deer in the woods near Lairds Hill. We were fascinated with the Ferry captain reversing ghe Larne ferry into the dock, on our return to Little Laight, one evening. All in all we had a great time and the dogs enjoyed the garden, the local beaches and a good rest after a busy day out. Little Laight is a great chill out zone for everyone. WiFi would be grea, if only to check the weather forecast as we only get the Irish weather forecast and news, and to check the Glendale aurora status reports.

“Secluded Hill Top Retreat”

We had an absolutely wonderful time at Little Laight.
The location is superb with stunning views over Loch Ryan.
The large enclosed garden would be ideal for children, with the added benefit of sheep and cattle on the adjoining land to look at.
Many a happy hour was spent walking locally with our border collie, with an abundance of places to walk with only the sound of bird song and animals.
The cottage is well equipped, with genuinely all you would expect, to make your stay comfortable.
Access to the property via a private road/ track up the hillside became a bit tedious towards the end of our week due to the roughness of the ride, as 60% of the way is on stones, be prepared it takes ten minutes from the A75 to the cottage, but don't let that deter you as the cottage and location are well worth the bumpy journey to get there.

- Wolfietoon, June 2017

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“Very comfortable, well equipped, ...”

Very comfortable, well equipped, warm, clean cottage. Lovely location with great views across Loch Ryan. Would definitely book again and happy to recommend.

- Mr Gould, November 2016

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“Perfect”

We have just returned from a lovely week at Little Laight.
The cottage is just perfect in every way from the beautiful furnishings to the absolutely outstanding views.
We just loved our weeks break so much and have arrived home feeling very chilled and relaxed.
The cottage has everything you could possibly need with everything thought of. It is furnished to a very high standard and the views are just outstanding.
It was just perfect for us and our two little dogs and we will definitely be returning, we are so pleased to have found this accommodation.
The area of Cairn Ryan is beautiful as is surrounding areas of Stranraer and a lovely little harbour village Port Patrick.
We really will miss Little Laight !

- Sandra H, October 2016

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“WONDERFUL COTTAGE IN A BEAUTIFUL ...”

WONDERFUL COTTAGE IN A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION. THE VIEWS OVER THE LOCH WERE WONDERFUL AND THE SURROUNDING COASTLINE IS STUNNING. DOGS HAD A FABULOUS TIME ON THE LONG BEACHES. THE COTTAGE ITSELF IS EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE AND WARM WITH A LARGE ENCLOSED GARDEN AREA. WE WILL GO AGAIN IN THE FUTURE. A WONDERFUL WEEK.

- Mr Bradley, October 2016

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“Holliday was great very privat ...”

Holliday was great very privat fantastic are can't wait to jo again
My dogs will be shattered for a week

- Mr Clarke, October 2016

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“We had a fantastic week in this ...”

We had a fantastic week in this beautiful cottage.
The cottage is furnished to a very high standard and the views are absolutely outstanding .
We will definitely be returning and have returned home feeling totally relaxed.
The area around the cottage is just beautiful with lovely little places to visit.
We had some amazing walks with our two little dogs .
This cottage would be great for families with young children because the space inside and out is massive .
We really had an amazing and totally relaxed week and we are so happy to have discovered Little Laight !

- Mrs Harper, September 2016

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“Fantastic, peaceful location. ...”

Fantastic, peaceful location. Lovely cottage with excellent facilities. Perfect destination just to get away from it all for a short while.

Features

The property

This superb detached holiday cottage is set on a dramatic hillside location near Stranraer in South West Scotland.

This fully re-built shepherd’s cottage offers stunning views over Loch Ryan, the Mull of Kintyre and beyond to Ireland.

All ground floor and with an access ramp, Little Laight has electric underfloor central heating, much of which comes from its own wind turbine.

There are three bedrooms: a double with an en-suite and two twins sharing a Jack-and-Jill bathroom.

A spacious kitchen has a dining room, while the main sitting room has a flame-effect electric fire and is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the superb views as they change with the weather.

Outside is a yard with ample parking and an ideal place for a barbecue.

The surrounding countryside offers superb walking and cycling and is only a few hundred yards from the Scottish Coastal Path and next to an SSSI (Special Site of Scientific Interest) with an array of wildlife.

Why not visit Logan Botanical Gardens and its exotic range of plants and trees or one of the other gardens flourishing in the climate of South West Scotland.

Take a trip to Scotland’s most southerly point, the Mull of Galloway with its dramatic cliffs, the Robert Stevenson lighthouse or the RSPB Nature Reserve.

The more active visitor will relish the Galloway Forest Park with its Dark Sky status and excellent walking and world-class cycling on the renowned 7Stanes mountain bike trails.

A superb holiday cottage and an ideal place to relax at any time of the year.

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About the location

STRANRAER

Lochans 3 miles; Portpatrick 8 miles; Newton Stewart 25 miles.

Stranraer, which became a Burgh of Barony in 1596 and a Royal Burgh in 1617, lies on the shores of Loch Ryan on the northern side of the isthmus joining the Rhins of Galloway to the mainland. There are many shops and cafes to while away an hour or two and the Stranraer Town Trail explains some of the fascinating history. For walkers, the Southern Upland Way touches Stranraer on its way through the Galloway Hills, having begun in Portpatrick, 7 miles to the west. Three nearby gardens are open to the public and well worth a visit at Castle Kennedy, Glenwhan and Logan. Stranraer has several beaches, however it is worth travelling to Sandhead and New England Bay for wonderful sandy beaches. A short drive south and you come to the Mull of Galloway, Scotland’s southernmost point. The lighthouse on the headland looks over some of the last remaining sections of natural coastal habitat on the Galloway coast and an RSPB nature reserve has been set up to retain this spectacular and diverse area.